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Author(s) :
Hamill, F.A., S. Apio, N. K. Mubiru, R. Bukenya-Ziraba, M. Mosango, O. W. Maganyi and D. D. Soejarto
Title :
Traditional herbal drugs of Southern Uganda, II:
literature analysis and antimicrobial assays, Volume 84, pp. 57 - 78 (2003)
Reference HH 09b has information about 79 plants :
Abrus precatorius L.
Official name :
Abrus precatorius L.
Family :
Fabaceae
Symptoms :
H(022), H(104)
Recipes :
H(022) mother 's health, leaves of Abrus precatorius, sprinkle in bath of pregnant women
H(104) stomach ache, leaves + roots chewed as needed to effect result (not for children)
(seeds are toxic)
H(104) stomach ache, leaves + roots chewed as needed to effect result (not for children)
(seeds are toxic)
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (southern), tribe Baganda, district of Kampala
Vernacular name :
not registered
Achyranthes aspera L.
Official name :
Achyranthes aspera L.
Family :
Amaranthaceae
Synonyms :
Achyranthes annua Dinter
,
Achyranthes indica (L.) Mill.
,
Achyranthes aspera L. var. sicula
,
Achyranthes obovata Peter.
Symptoms :
H(100)
Recipes :
H(100) veneral disease, 2 tablespoons crushed roots in 500 ml H2O : VO. 200 ml. : twice per day : as needed to effect result
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (southern), tribe Baganda, district of Kampala
Vernacular name :
not registered
Aframomum sanguineum (K. Schum.) K. Schum.
Official name :
Aframomum sanguineum (K. Schum.) K. Schum.
Family :
Zingiberaceae
Synonyms :
Aframomum hanburyi K. Schum.
,
Aframomum angustifolium (Sonn.) K. Schum.
Symptoms :
H(008)
Recipes :
H(008) dysentery , half a handfull per teapot : decoction : 200 ml : VO. : thrice per day as needed
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (southern), tribe Baganda, district of Entebe
Vernacular name :
not registered
Albizia coriaria Welw. ex Oliv.
Official name :
Albizia coriaria Welw. ex Oliv.
Family :
Fabaceae
Symptoms :
H(000)
Recipes :
H(000), ONS., RNS
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (southern), tribe Baganda, district of Mukono
Vernacular name :
not registered
Albizia grandibracteata Taub.
Official name :
Albizia grandibracteata Taub.
Family :
Fabaceae
Symptoms :
H(008)
Recipes :
H(008) diarrhea , leaves, pounded fresh, as with a mortar and pestle : mix with enkulukulu (clay) : VO. : thrice per day : as needed to effect result
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (southern), tribe Baganda, district of Entebe
Vernacular name :
not registered
Asparagus africanus Lam.
Official name :
Asparagus africanus Lam.
Family :
Asparagaceae
Symptoms :
H(022), H(201)
Recipes :
H(022) to ease child birth, H(201) H(201) depression, soak 1 handfull roots in 500 ml H2O : VO. : 100 mil thrice per day
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (southern), tribe Baganda, district of Kampala
Vernacular name :
not registered
Asystasia gangetica (L.) T. Anders.
Official name :
Asystasia gangetica (L.) T. Anders.
Family :
Acanthaceae
Symptoms :
H(068)
Recipes :
H(068) intestinal worms, 1 handfull leavesdecoction in 500 ml. Water VO. : thrice per day : as needed to effect result, ok for childeren
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (southern), tribe Baganda, district of Kalangala
Vernacular name :
not registered
Biophytum petersianum Klotzch
Official name :
Biophytum petersianum Klotzch
Family :
Oxalidaceae
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) baby, the whole plant : pounded fresh, as with a mortar and pestle in cold H2O, bath in cold water
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (southern), tribe Baganda, district of Kampala
Vernacular name :
not registered
Blumea alata (D. Don) DC.
Official name :
Blumea alata (D. Don) DC.
Family :
Asteraceae
Symptoms :
H(001)
Recipes :
H(001) conjunctivitis, sores eyes, leaves decoction, to press against eyes
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (southern), tribe Baganda, district of Entebe
Vernacular name :
not registered
Bridelia micrantha (Hochst.) Baillon
Official name :
Bridelia micrantha (Hochst.) Baillon
Family :
Phyllanthaceae
Symptoms :
H(068)
Recipes :
H(068) tape worm, H(006) + H(104) abdominal pain, handfull barks in 2 cups, decoction, 2 table spoons thrice per day as needed to effect result, ok for childeren
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (southern), tribe Baganda, district of Kampala
Vernacular name :
not registered
Cannabis sativa L.
Official name :
Cannabis sativa L.
Family :
Cannabaceae
Symptoms :
H(201)
Recipes :
H(201) depression, leaves + flowers, smoke in cigarettes
(Drug, to be avoided under most circumstances
(Drug, to be avoided under most circumstances
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (southern), tribe Baganda, district of Campala
Vernacular name :
not registered
Capparis tomentosa Lam.
Official name :
Capparis tomentosa Lam.
Family :
Capparaceae
Synonyms :
Capparis polymorpha Guill. & Pers.
,
Capparis persicifolia A.Rich.
Symptoms :
H(018)
Recipes :
H(018) migraine, handful roots pounded fresh, as with a mortar and pestle : decoction : 200 ml : drop into nose, 3 X : as needed to effect result
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (southern), tribe Baganda, district of Mukono
Vernacular name :
not registered
Capsicum annuum L.
Official name :
Capsicum annuum L.
Family :
Solanaceae
Synonyms :
Capsicum frutescens L.
Symptoms :
H(075)
Recipes :
H(075) aperitive, VO. Fruits
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (southern), tribe Baganda, district of Entebe
Vernacular name :
not registered
Cardiospermum halicacabum L.
Official name :
Cardiospermum halicacabum L.
Family :
Sapindaceae
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051), leaves + flowers pounded fresh, as with a mortar and pestle with seeds of lugero , decoction, cool and strain: 100 ml. : thrice per day : as needed to effect result
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (southern), tribe Baganda, district of Entebe
Vernacular name :
not registered
Chenopodium ambrosioides L.
Official name :
Chenopodium ambrosioides L.
Family :
Chenopodiaceae
Synonyms :
Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants
Symptoms :
H(000), H(006) + H(104), H(076)
Recipes :
H(000) (amakiro : the fever that attacks pregnant women), cold infusion
H(006) + H(104) abdominal pain, leaves, stems, fruit, infusion : VO. thrice per day
H(076) mouth sores, the whole plant: pounded; rub on
H(006) + H(104) abdominal pain, leaves, stems, fruit, infusion : VO. thrice per day
H(076) mouth sores, the whole plant: pounded; rub on
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (southern), tribe Baganda, district of Entebe
Vernacular name :
not registered
Chenopodium opulifolium Schrad. ex W.D.J. Koch & Ziz.
Official name :
Chenopodium opulifolium Schrad. ex W.D.J. Koch & Ziz.
Family :
Chenopodiaceae
Symptoms :
H(051), H(118)
Recipes :
H(051) mother's fever, crush with (H2O), VO. Often
H(118) sore throat, leaves of Chenopodium opulifolium: of Euphorbia tirucalli, crush with salt,: lick : as needed to effect result
H(118) sore throat, leaves of Chenopodium opulifolium: of Euphorbia tirucalli, crush with salt,: lick : as needed to effect result
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (southern), tribe Baganda, district of Mukono
Vernacular name :
not registered
Cissampelos mucronata A. Rich.
Official name :
Cissampelos mucronata A. Rich.
Family :
Menispermaceae
Symptoms :
H(022), H(030)
Recipes :
H(022) induce labor, H(030) H(030) expel placenta, to chew roots baked in hot ashes : as needed to effect result
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (southern), tribe Baganda, district of Kampala
Vernacular name :
not registered
Citrus aurantiifolia (Christm.) Swingle
Official name :
Citrus aurantiifolia (Christm.) Swingle
Family :
Rutaceae
Symptoms :
H(013), H(108)
Recipes :
H(013)H(013) rash, juice from fruits crushed and packed into or onto the surface of the skin as needed to effect result
H(108) flu, roots to chew, as needed to effect result
H(108) flu, roots to chew, as needed to effect result
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (southern), tribe Baganda, district of Kampala
Vernacular name :
not registered
Clausena anisata (Willd.) Hook. f. ex Benth.
Official name :
Clausena anisata (Willd.) Hook. f. ex Benth.
Family :
Rutaceae
Symptoms :
H(103)
Recipes :
H(103) tooth ache, roots + leaves, decoction, mouth wash : as needed to effect result
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (southern), tribe Baganda, district of Mukono
Vernacular name :
not registered
Clerodendrum rotundifolium Oliv.
Official name :
Clerodendrum rotundifolium Oliv.
Family :
Labiatae
Symptoms :
H(068)
Recipes :
H(068) ascaris, intestinal parasites, barks decoction, 250 ml. VO. : thrice per day : as needed to effect result
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (southern), tribe Baganda, district of Kampala
Vernacular name :
not registered
Commelina benghalensis L.
Official name :
Commelina benghalensis L.
Family :
Commelinaceae
Symptoms :
H(004), H(112)
Recipes :
H(004) H(004) wounds ecbolic, the whole plant : pounded fresh, as with a mortar and pestle packed into or onto the surface of the skin
H(112) abortive, stems pounded fresh, as with a mortar and pestle, insert into vaginal canal
H(112) abortive, stems pounded fresh, as with a mortar and pestle, insert into vaginal canal
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (southern), tribe Baganda, district of Nakalanga
Vernacular name :
not registered
Conyza pyrrhopapa Sch.-Bip. ex A. Rich.
Official name :
Conyza pyrrhopapa Sch.-Bip. ex A. Rich.
Family :
Asteraceae
Synonyms :
Microglossa angolensis Oliv. & Hiern
Symptoms :
H(006) + H(104), H(008), H(020), H(118)
Recipes :
H(006) + H(104) abdominal pain, H(008) diarrhea , leaves of Microglossa angolensis, Guizotia scabra, Hoslundia opposita, Erlangea tomentosa: decoction + salt, mix with ghee : 2 tea spoons: thrice per day VO.
H(008) diarrhea , fresh leaves of Microglossa angolensis of ekiterandulsa, kamunye and ghee : pounded with a mortar and pestle
H(020) snake, leaves, crushed and packed into or onto the surface of the skin
H(118) angina, 20 fresh leaves, decoction, reduce to 1/2, 1 tablespoon, thrice per day VO. as needed
H(008) diarrhea , fresh leaves of Microglossa angolensis of ekiterandulsa, kamunye and ghee : pounded with a mortar and pestle
H(020) snake, leaves, crushed and packed into or onto the surface of the skin
H(118) angina, 20 fresh leaves, decoction, reduce to 1/2, 1 tablespoon, thrice per day VO. as needed
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (southern), tribe Baganda, district of
Vernacular name :
not registered
Corchorus tridens L.
Official name :
Corchorus tridens L.
Family :
Tiliaceae
Symptoms :
H(046)
Recipes :
H(046) measles, simmer whole plant in a VO.t, steam inhalation + VO. the decoction
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (southern), tribe Baganda, district of
Vernacular name :
not registered
Cyathula uncinulata (Schrad.) Schinz
Official name :
Cyathula uncinulata (Schrad.) Schinz
Family :
Amaranthaceae
Symptoms :
H(033)
Recipes :
H(033) promote conception, 1 handfull roots per 250 ml. : VO. : thrice per day
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (southern), tribe Baganda, district of Entebe
Vernacular name :
not registered
Dissotis brazzae Cogn.
Official name :
Dissotis brazzae Cogn.
Family :
Melastomataceae
Symptoms :
H(033)
Recipes :
H(033) promote conception, 1 handfull fresh leaves, infusion in 500 ml H2O, enema, 1 X / month
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (southern), tribe Baganda, district of Mukono
Vernacular name :
not registered
Dracaena steudneri Engl.
Official name :
Dracaena steudneri Engl.
Family :
Dracaenaceae
Synonyms :
Dracaena papahu Engl.
Symptoms :
H(006) + H(104), H(013), H(037)
Recipes :
H(006) + H(104) abdominal pain, crushed stems, decoction 200 ml. : thrice per day : as needed to effect result
H(013) rash childeren, barks, decoction, to be cooled, bath
H(037) cough, baked leaves + salt, suck on leaf
H(206) antisudorific, barks pounded fresh as with a mortar and pestle : rub under arms
H(013) rash childeren, barks, decoction, to be cooled, bath
H(037) cough, baked leaves + salt, suck on leaf
H(206) antisudorific, barks pounded fresh as with a mortar and pestle : rub under arms
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (southern), tribe Baganda, district of Kampala
Vernacular name :
not registered
Ensete ventricosum (Welw.) Cheesman
Official name :
Ensete ventricosum (Welw.) Cheesman
Family :
Musaceae
Synonyms :
Musa ensete J.F. Gmel.
Symptoms :
H(030), H(139)
Recipes :
H(030) expel placenta, VO. H2O collected between leaves sheaths
H(139) H(139) aphrodisiac, asthenia (for women), roots decoction : 250 ml. : VO. thrice per day
H(139) H(139) aphrodisiac, asthenia (for women), roots decoction : 250 ml. : VO. thrice per day
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (southern), tribe Baganda, district of Kampala
Vernacular name :
not registered
Entada abyssinica Steud. ex A. Rich.
Official name :
Entada abyssinica Steud. ex A. Rich.
Family :
Fabaceae
Symptoms :
H(008), H(014), H(054)
Recipes :
H(008) diarrhea , fruit + leaves of Entada abyssinica of Erythrina abyssinica of Microglossa afzelli : pounded fresh, as with a mortar and pestle + H2O + mumbwa, VO. 250 ml. : thrice per day X 3, rub remainder on stomach
H(008) cholera, barks decoction, 1 cup boiled 5' VO. : twice per day : as needed to effect result
H(014) tinea capitis, barks grinded into paste, rub on head of childeren as a cap? Wear until falls off
H(054), roots, 1 table spoon per 250 ml H2O, infusion of ground roots: 1 cup with milk, thrice per day X 1 to 2 week
H(008) cholera, barks decoction, 1 cup boiled 5' VO. : twice per day : as needed to effect result
H(014) tinea capitis, barks grinded into paste, rub on head of childeren as a cap? Wear until falls off
H(054), roots, 1 table spoon per 250 ml H2O, infusion of ground roots: 1 cup with milk, thrice per day X 1 to 2 week
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (southern), tribe Baganda, district of Mpigi
Vernacular name :
not registered
Erucastrum arabicum Fischer & Meyer
Official name :
Erucastrum arabicum Fischer & Meyer
Family :
Brassicaceae
Symptoms :
H(013)
Recipes :
H(013) skin rash, leaves of Erucastrum arabicum + Vernonia auriculifera , crush together into a wet pulp, rub on the area : as needed to effect result
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (southern), tribe Baganda, district of Kampala
Vernacular name :
not registered
Euphorbia tirucalli L.
Official name :
Euphorbia tirucalli L.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Synonyms :
Euphorbia laro Drake
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(118) sore throat, leaves of Chenopodium opulifolium: of Euphorbia tirucalli, crush with salt,: lick : as needed to effect result
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (southern), tribe Baganda, district of Mukono
Vernacular name :
not registered
Gomphocarpus physocarpus E. Mey.
Official name :
Gomphocarpus physocarpus E. Mey.
Family :
Apocynaceae
Symptoms :
H(018)
Recipes :
H(018) migraine, leaves crushed, 2 - 3 drops in nose
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (southern), tribe Baganda, district of Kampala
Vernacular name :
not registered
Gossypium herbaceum L.
Official name :
Gossypium herbaceum L.
Family :
Malvaceae
Synonyms :
Gossypium arboreum auct.
Symptoms :
H(008)
Recipes :
H(008) diarrhea , crushed leaves, cold infusion in 500 ml H2O, VO. thrice per day : as needed to effect result
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (southern), tribe Baganda, district of Mukono
Vernacular name :
not registered
Guizotia scabra (Vis.) Chiov.
Official name :
Guizotia scabra (Vis.) Chiov.
Family :
Asteraceae
Symptoms :
H(006) + H(104), H(008)
Recipes :
H(006) + H(104) abdominal pain, H(008) diarrhea , leaves of Microglossa angolensis, Guizotia scabra, Hoslundia opposita, Erlangea tomentosa: decoction + salt, mix with ghee : 2 tea spoons: thrice per day VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (southern), tribe Baganda, district of
Vernacular name :
not registered
Gynandropsis gynandra (L.) Briq.
Official name :
Gynandropsis gynandra (L.) Briq.
Family :
Capparaceae
Synonyms :
Cleome gynandra L.
,
Gynandropsis pentaphylla DC.
Symptoms :
H(018)
Recipes :
H(018) migraine, young flowers + leaves : pounded fresh, as with a mortar and pestle : infusion : drop in nose
(painful remedy)
(painful remedy)
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (southern), tribe Baganda, district of Entebe
Vernacular name :
not registered
Harungana madagascariensis Lam. ex Poir.
Official name :
Harungana madagascariensis Lam. ex Poir.
Family :
Hypericaceae
Symptoms :
H(101)
Recipes :
H(101) to stop menstruation, roots + barks, decoction, VO. twice per day
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (southern), tribe Baganda, district of Kampala
Vernacular name :
not registered
Helichrysum gerberifolium Sch.Bip. ex A.Rich.
Official name :
Helichrysum gerberifolium Sch.Bip. ex A.Rich.
Family :
Asteraceae
Symptoms :
H(068)
Recipes :
H(068) ascaris, ONS., RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (southern), tribe Baganda, district of Mukono
Vernacular name :
not registered
Helinus mystacinus (Ait.) E. Mey . ex Steud.
Official name :
Helinus mystacinus (Ait.) E. Mey . ex Steud.
Family :
Rhamnaceae
Symptoms :
H(000)
Recipes :
H(000), ONS., RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (southern), tribe Baganda, district of Entebe
Vernacular name :
not registered
Hibiscus cannabinus L.
Official name :
Hibiscus cannabinus L.
Family :
Malvaceae
Symptoms :
H(104)
Recipes :
H(104) stomach problems, leaves, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (southern), tribe Baganda, district of Kampala
Vernacular name :
not registered
Hoslundia opposita Vahl
Official name :
Hoslundia opposita Vahl
Family :
Lamiaceae
Synonyms :
Hoslundia oppositifolia P. Beauv.
Symptoms :
H(006) + H(104), H(008)
Recipes :
H(006) + H(104) abdominal pain, H(008) diarrhea , leaves of Microglossa angolensis, Guizotia scabra, Hoslundia opposita, Erlangea tomentosa: decoction + salt, mix with ghee : 2 tea spoons: thrice per day VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (southern), tribe Baganda, district of
Vernacular name :
not registered
Hoslundia opposita Vahl
Official name :
Hoslundia opposita Vahl
Family :
Lamiaceae
Synonyms :
Hoslundia oppositifolia P. Beauv.
Symptoms :
H(004)
Recipes :
H(004) wounds, leaves of Hoslundia opposita of Aspillia sp, pounded fresh, as with a mortar and pestle, mix with ashes, packed into or onto the surface of the skin :wounds will dry in 3 days
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (southern), tribe Baganda, district of Entebe
Vernacular name :
not registered
Hymenocardia acida Tul.
Official name :
Hymenocardia acida Tul.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Symptoms :
H(000)
Recipes :
H(000), ONS., RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (southern), tribe Baganda, district of Entebe
Vernacular name :
not registered
Lagenaria sphaerica (Sond.) Naud.
Official name :
Lagenaria sphaerica (Sond.) Naud.
Family :
Cucurbitaceae
Synonyms :
Sphaerosicyos sphaericus (Sond.) Cogn.
Symptoms :
H(000)
Recipes :
H(000), ONS;, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (southern), tribe Baganda, district of Kampala
Vernacular name :
not registered
Lantana camara L.
Official name :
Lantana camara L.
Family :
Verbenaceae
Synonyms :
Lantana antidotalis Thonning.
Symptoms :
H(099)
Recipes :
H(099) epilepsy childeren, leaves crushed, infusion, mix with VO.rridge: VO. , thrice per day , as needed to effect result
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (southern), tribe Baganda, district of Kampala
Vernacular name :
not registered
Lantana trifolia L.
Official name :
Lantana trifolia L.
Family :
Verbenaceae
Symptoms :
H(001), H(046), H(103x), H(155)
Recipes :
H(001) cataracte, handfull leaves crushed into a small VO.t + 500 ml. H2O + 1 teaspoon salt, rub into eyes and drink 2 tablespoons VO. twice per day : as needed to effect result
H(046) measles, H(155) tonsilitis, handfull leaves crushed into a small VO.t w/ 500 ml. H2O + 1 teaspoon salt, gargle or swallow when cold
H(103x), stem as tooth brush
H(046) measles, H(155) tonsilitis, handfull leaves crushed into a small VO.t w/ 500 ml. H2O + 1 teaspoon salt, gargle or swallow when cold
H(103x), stem as tooth brush
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (southern), tribe Baganda, district of Entebe
Vernacular name :
not registered
Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.
Official name :
Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.
Family :
Solanaceae
Symptoms :
H(037)
Recipes :
H(037) chest pain, crush leaves of Lycopersicon esculentum of Leonotis nepetifolia + warm paraffin : crushed and packed into or onto the surface of the skin
H(104) colic child, leaves decoction : crushed and packed into or onto the surface of the skin
H(104) colic child, leaves decoction : crushed and packed into or onto the surface of the skin
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (southern), tribe Baganda, district of Mukono
Vernacular name :
not registered
Marantochloa leucantha (K. Schum.) Milne-Redh.
Official name :
Marantochloa leucantha (K. Schum.) Milne-Redh.
Family :
Marantaceae
Symptoms :
H(139)
Recipes :
H(139) aphrodisiac (female), roots added to tea before sleep : VO. : 200 ml
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (southern), tribe Baganda, district of Kampala
Vernacular name :
not registered
Maytenus senegalensis (Lam.) Exell
Official name :
Maytenus senegalensis (Lam.) Exell
Family :
Celastraceae
Synonyms :
Gymnosporia senegalensis (Lam.) Loes.
Symptoms :
H(000)
Recipes :
H(000), ONS., RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (southern), tribe Baganda, district of Kampala
Vernacular name :
not registered
Microglossa pyrifolia (Lam.) O. Ktze.
Official name :
Microglossa pyrifolia (Lam.) O. Ktze.
Family :
Asteraceae
Synonyms :
Microglossa volubilis (Wallich) DC.
,
Conyza pyrifolia Lam.
Symptoms :
H(027y)
Recipes :
H(008) diarrhea , leaves, young twigs, RNS., VO.
H(008) diarrhea due to AIDS, , the whole plant, decoction 250 ml. , VO. as needed to effect result
H(027y) VO.st partum complication, 1 handfull leaves, roots, stems, flowers, boil during 15', VO. 200 ml after birth to prevent infection and improve tone
H(008) diarrhea due to AIDS, , the whole plant, decoction 250 ml. , VO. as needed to effect result
H(027y) VO.st partum complication, 1 handfull leaves, roots, stems, flowers, boil during 15', VO. 200 ml after birth to prevent infection and improve tone
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (southern), tribe Baganda, district of Mukono
Vernacular name :
not registered
Mikania cordata (Burm.f.) B.L. Robinson (not registered in African data Base)
Official name :
Mikania cordata (Burm.f.) B.L. Robinson (not registered in African data Base)
Family :
Asteraceae
Symptoms :
H(013), H(068)
Recipes :
H(013) rash, H(068) ascariasis, ONS., RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (southern), tribe Baganda, district of Kampala
Vernacular name :
not registered
Myrica kandtiana Engl.
Official name :
Myrica kandtiana Engl.
Family :
Myricaceae
Symptoms :
H(018), H(104), H(201)
Recipes :
H(018) headache, roots : pounded fresh, as with a mortar and pestle : snuff
H(104) abdomional pain, roots pounded fresh, as with a mortar and pestle : + 2 tea spoons to 200 ml. H2O, infusion :200 ml. : VO. : thrice per day during 7 days
H(201) bewitchment, roots : pounded fresh, as with a mortar and pestle : snuff (use with care)
H(104) abdomional pain, roots pounded fresh, as with a mortar and pestle : + 2 tea spoons to 200 ml. H2O, infusion :200 ml. : VO. : thrice per day during 7 days
H(201) bewitchment, roots : pounded fresh, as with a mortar and pestle : snuff (use with care)
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (southern), tribe Baganda, district of Kampala
Vernacular name :
not registered
Ocimum suave Willd.
Official name :
Ocimum suave Willd.
Family :
Lamiaceae
Symptoms :
H(001), H(034)
Recipes :
H(001) conjunctivitis, leaves : pounded fresh, as with a mortar and pestle 2 drops juice into eyes
H(034) tachycardia, leaves : pounded fresh, as with a mortar and pestle : juice on chest and VO.
H(034) tachycardia, leaves : pounded fresh, as with a mortar and pestle : juice on chest and VO.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (southern), tribe Baganda, district of Entebe
Vernacular name :
not registered
Oxygonum sinuatum (Meissn.) Dammer
Official name :
Oxygonum sinuatum (Meissn.) Dammer
Family :
Polygonaceae
Symptoms :
H(013), H(014)
Recipes :
H(013) boils, leaves : stems crushed and packed into or onto the surface of the skin : as needed to effect result
H(014) treadworm, leaves, strong decoction, 200 ml : VO.: once per day during 2 days
H(014) treadworm, leaves, strong decoction, 200 ml : VO.: once per day during 2 days
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (southern), tribe Baganda, district of Kampala
Vernacular name :
not registered
Phoenix reclinata Jacq.
Official name :
Phoenix reclinata Jacq.
Family :
Palmae
Symptoms :
H(139)
Recipes :
H(139), impotence, roots decoction, mix in beer : VO. : thrice per day : 200 ml.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (southern), tribe Baganda, district of Mukono
Vernacular name :
not registered
Piliostigma thonningii (Schumach.) Milne-Redh.
Official name :
Piliostigma thonningii (Schumach.) Milne-Redh.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Bauhinia thonningii Schumach.
Symptoms :
H(008)
Recipes :
H(008) diarrhea , dysentery , stem barks : pounded fresh, as with a mortar and pestle : infuse with tea in the evening : 200 ml. : VO. : as needed to effect result
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (southern), tribe Baganda, district of Entebe
Vernacular name :
not registered
Plectranthus barbatus Andrews
Official name :
Plectranthus barbatus Andrews
Family :
Lamiaceae
Symptoms :
H(077)
Recipes :
H(077) nausea, leaves to crush, 1 tablespoon juice : VO. : as needed to effect result
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (southern), tribe Baganda, district of Kampala
Vernacular name :
not registered
Portulaca quadrifida L.
Official name :
Portulaca quadrifida L.
Family :
Portulacaceae
Symptoms :
H(104), H(111)
Recipes :
H(104) peptic ulcer, the whole plant decoction, VO. 200 ml. twice per day : as needed to effect result
H(111) burn wounds, leaves crushed and packed into or onto the surface of the skin : change daily
H(111) burn wounds, leaves crushed and packed into or onto the surface of the skin : change daily
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (southern), tribe Baganda, district of Mukono
Vernacular name :
not registered
Pseudarthria hookeri Wight & Arn.
Official name :
Pseudarthria hookeri Wight & Arn.
Family :
Fabaceae
Symptoms :
H(000)
Recipes :
H(000), ONS., RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (southern), tribe Baganda, district of Entebe
Vernacular name :
not registered
Psidium guajava L.
Official name :
Psidium guajava L.
Family :
Myrtaceae
Symptoms :
H(008), H(050)
Recipes :
H(008) diarrhea, dysentery , strong decoction of leaves : 250 ml. VO. : thrice per day
H(050) flatulence, VO. Fruit
H(050) flatulence, VO. Fruit
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (southern), tribe Baganda, district of Entebe
Vernacular name :
not registered
Psorospermum febrifugum Spach
Official name :
Psorospermum febrifugum Spach
Family :
Hypericaceae
Symptoms :
H(008), H(013), H(037), H(051), H(104)
Recipes :
H(008) dysentery , roots + barks, decoction; VO. : twice per day as needed to effect resul
H(013) rash, ringworm, dried barks : pounded fresh, as with a mortar and pestle : mix with vaseline : crushed and packed into or onto the surface of the skin t
H(037) cough, H(051), H(104) stomach ache, dried barks : pounded fresh, as with a mortar and pestle : mix 1:1 w / honey, VO. 2 table spoons four times per day
H(013) rash, ringworm, dried barks : pounded fresh, as with a mortar and pestle : mix with vaseline : crushed and packed into or onto the surface of the skin t
H(037) cough, H(051), H(104) stomach ache, dried barks : pounded fresh, as with a mortar and pestle : mix 1:1 w / honey, VO. 2 table spoons four times per day
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (southern), tribe Baganda, district of
Vernacular name :
not registered
Rhus vulgaris Meikle
Official name :
Rhus vulgaris Meikle
Family :
Anacardiaceae
Synonyms :
Rhus incana Brenan
Symptoms :
H(037)
Recipes :
H(037) cough, barks decoction; tsp : thrice per day : as needed to effect result
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (southern), tribe Baganda, district of Kampala
Vernacular name :
not registered
Ricinus communis L.
Official name :
Ricinus communis L.
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Symptoms :
H(006) + H(104), H(075)
Recipes :
H(006) + H(104) abdominal pain, one crushed seed + H2O : VO. once only
H(075) appetiser, roots, decoction, 1 tea spoon : once VO.
(seeds are toxic)
H(075) appetiser, roots, decoction, 1 tea spoon : once VO.
(seeds are toxic)
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (southern), tribe Baganda, district of Kampala
Vernacular name :
not registered
Securidaca longipedunculata Fresen.
Official name :
Securidaca longipedunculata Fresen.
Family :
Polygalaceae
Symptoms :
H(068)
Recipes :
H(068) ascaris, roots of Securidaca longipedunculata of Steganotaenia sp., cold infusion : VO. : 1 tea spoon : thrice per day
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (southern), tribe Baganda, district of Kampala
Vernacular name :
not registered
Sesamum angustifolium (Oliv.) Engl.
Official name :
Sesamum angustifolium (Oliv.) Engl.
Family :
Pedaliaceae
Symptoms :
H(201)
Recipes :
H(201) trying to be pregnent, bury the whole plant under the house
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (southern), tribe Baganda, district of Kampala
Vernacular name :
not registered
Solanum incanum L.
Official name :
Solanum incanum L.
Family :
Solanaceae
Synonyms :
Solanum insanum L.
,
Solanum coagulans Forssk.
Symptoms :
H(013), H(014), H(051), H(104)
Recipes :
H(104) stomach ache, H(051), half a handfull roots, decoction in a large tea VO.t : VO. : 100 ml.: twice per day : as needed to effect result
H(014) whitlow,H(013) rash, juice of fruit, local application
H(014) whitlow,H(013) rash, juice of fruit, local application
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (southern), tribe Baganda, district of Kampala
Vernacular name :
not registered
Spathodea campanulata P. Beauv.
Official name :
Spathodea campanulata P. Beauv.
Family :
Bignoniaceae
Symptoms :
H(004), H(104), H(139)
Recipes :
H(004) dog bite, barks crushed into wound + tea from 1 handfull barks, decoction, 500 ml. as needed to effect result
H(104) stomach ache, diabetes, barks, decoction w/banana beer, 500 ml. VO. : as needed to effect result
H(139) aphrodisiac (women), barks, decoction in banana beer, 500 ml. VO. : as needed to effect result
H(104) stomach ache, diabetes, barks, decoction w/banana beer, 500 ml. VO. : as needed to effect result
H(139) aphrodisiac (women), barks, decoction in banana beer, 500 ml. VO. : as needed to effect result
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (southern), tribe Baganda, district of Entebe
Vernacular name :
not registered
Steganotaenia araliacea Hochst.
Official name :
Steganotaenia araliacea Hochst.
Family :
Apiaceae
Symptoms :
H(068)
Recipes :
H(068) ascaris, ONS of Steganotaenia araliacea of Secud-ridaca longepedunculata, RNS.
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (southern), tribe Baganda, district of Kampala
Vernacular name :
not registered
Teclea nobilis Delile
Official name :
Teclea nobilis Delile
Family :
Rutaceae
Symptoms :
H(103)
Recipes :
H(103) dental caries, roots or stems use as brush teeth
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (southern), tribe Baganda, district of Entebe
Vernacular name :
not registered
Tephrosia nana Kotschy ex Schweinf.
Official name :
Tephrosia nana Kotschy ex Schweinf.
Family :
Fabaceae
Synonyms :
Tephrosia barbigera Welw. ex Bak.
Symptoms :
H(037)
Recipes :
H(037) tuberculosis, roots of Tephrosia nana of Acacia comphylacantha, powder, cold infusion, VO. 250 ml daily during 14 to 120 days
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (southern), tribe Baganda, district of Entebe
Vernacular name :
not registered
Tephrosia vogelii Hook. f.
Official name :
Tephrosia vogelii Hook. f.
Family :
Fabaceae
Symptoms :
V(092)
Recipes :
V(092) fishpoison, the whole plant + seeds, pounded fresh, as with a mortar and pestle + H2O in water of the river
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (southern), tribe Baganda, district of Mpigi
Vernacular name :
not registered
Tephrosia vogelii Hook. f.
Official name :
Tephrosia vogelii Hook. f.
Family :
Fabaceae
Symptoms :
H(006)
Recipes :
H(006) laxative, 1/2 handfull roots, decoction 250 ml VO. : 1X
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (southern), tribe Baganda, district of Mpigi
Vernacular name :
not registered
Tithonia diversifolia (Hemsley) A. Gray
Official name :
Tithonia diversifolia (Hemsley) A. Gray
Family :
Asteraceae
Symptoms :
H(118)
Recipes :
H(118) sore throat, indigestion, handful leaves, infusion (1 tea VO.t), VO., twice per day as needed to effect result
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (southern), tribe Baganda, district of Kampala
Vernacular name :
not registered
Tragia brevipes Pax
Official name :
Tragia brevipes Pax
Family :
Euphorbiaceae
Symptoms :
H(201)
Recipes :
H(201) magical use for health, flowers : pounded fresh, as with a mortar and pestle : smear on beef prior to cooking in the absence of the patient
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (southern), tribe Baganda, district of Kampala
Vernacular name :
not registered
Tridax procumbens L.
Official name :
Tridax procumbens L.
Family :
Asteraceae
Symptoms :
H(051), H(104)
Recipes :
H(051) paludism, H(104) stomach ache, fresh leaves, chew as needed to effect result
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (southern), tribe Baganda, district of Mukono
Vernacular name :
not registered
Triumfetta rhomboidea Jacq.
Official name :
Triumfetta rhomboidea Jacq.
Family :
Tiliaceae
Symptoms :
H(201)
Recipes :
H(201) anxiety due to bewitching, handfull roots of Triumfetta rhomboidea of Vernonia amygdalyna: pounded fresh, as with a mortar and pestle , infusion: VO. : twice per day X 7
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (southern), tribe Baganda, district of Mukono
Vernacular name :
not registered
Vernonia amygdalina Delile
Official name :
Vernonia amygdalina Delile
Family :
Asteraceae
Synonyms :
Vernonia senegalensis A. Chev.
,
Gymnanthemum amygdalinum (Delile) Sch. Bip. Ex Walp.
Symptoms :
H(201)
Recipes :
H(201) anxiety due to bewitching, handfull roots of Triumfetta rhomboidea of Vernonia amygdalyna: pounded fresh, as with a mortar and pestle , infusion: VO. : twice per day X 7
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (southern), tribe Baganda, district of Mukono
Vernacular name :
not registered
Vernonia auriculifera Hiern
Official name :
Vernonia auriculifera Hiern
Family :
Asteraceae
Symptoms :
H(013)
Recipes :
H(013) skin rash, leaves of Erucastrum arabicum + Vernonia auriculifera , crush together into a wet pulp, rub on the area : as needed to effect result
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (southern), tribe Baganda, district of Kampala
Vernacular name :
not registered
Vernonia jugalis Oliv. & Hiern
Official name :
Vernonia jugalis Oliv. & Hiern
Family :
Asteraceae
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) fever, paludism, leaves Vernonia jugalis of Vernonia sp., decoction , 200 ml, VO., thrice per day 3 X, not for childeren
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (southern), tribe Baganda, district of Entebe
Vernacular name :
not registered
Vernonia sp.
Official name :
Vernonia sp.
Family :
Asteraceae
Symptoms :
H(051)
Recipes :
H(051) fever, paludism, leaves Vernonia jugalis of Vernonia sp., decoction , 200 ml, VO., thrice per day 3 X, not for childeren
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (southern), tribe Baganda, district of Entebe
Vernacular name :
not registered
Vitex doniana Sweet
Official name :
Vitex doniana Sweet
Family :
Verbenaceae
Symptoms :
H(001), H(037)
Recipes :
H(001) conjunctivitis, trachoma, young leaves : pounded fresh, as with a mortar and pestle : juice : 3 drops in eyes
H(037) cough, chewed young leaves as needed to effect result
H(037) cough, chewed young leaves as needed to effect result
Region :
East Africa
Country :
Uganda (southern), tribe Baganda, district of Kampala
Vernacular name :
not registered